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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 361.10 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 361.10 and 149.64 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 361.10 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/361.10 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 361.10 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 54,035.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,035.00/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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